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Spring-Governor

Part Number: 796260

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*This part replaces obsolete part #: 260695 and 692208.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Briggs and Stratton, Toro

Product Number: 796260

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.01 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide

Description:

The governor spring is made out of metal and helps to control the speed of the engine. This authentic item is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer for use with Briggs & Stratton generators and Toro snowthrowers, tillers, and blower-vacuums. If it becomes lost or broken it will need to be replaced. A nutdriver may be necessary to help replace this part which is sold individually.

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Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Briggs and Stratton

8799-1 Portable Generator

Toro

Expand the 150+ compatible machines

Products Compatibility

This item works with the following types of products:

• Blower
• Generator
• Snowblower
• Vacuum

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I took my gov apart and am not sure I even had one but I can't imagine that I shouldn't have a spring to retrieve the throttle linkage. My problem is where does it go in the gov assembly, Thank you, Vern Barber

Vern Barber for model number 255707-0112-01 asked on 2019-08-07

Hello Vern and thank you for writing Here is the link to the diagrams . The spring governor is # 201 and yes most units have them. Hope this helps

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Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You

1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Spring-Governor - 796260

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Nutdriver

Engine rpm erratic

1. Removed governor plate from engine.
2. Removed old governor spring & attached new one. Make sure to note where and how old spring was attached.
3. Reattached governor plate.

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Spring-Governor - 796260

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set

I had Lost the spring

removed gas tank and carburetor.

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Tool Type:

Lawn Mower

Parts Used:

Spring--Governor Link - 691842

Spring-Governor - 796260

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers, Socket set, Needle nose pliers

Engine surging would only run on choke

Removed plastic top cover
Removed throttle assembly from side of motor
Replaced old spring between governor and throttle linkage.
Adjusted governor

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Screw (Regulator) - 690297

Spring-Governor - 796260

Spring-Governor Link - 690545

Spring-Pump Diaphragm - 692206

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

More than 2 hours

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench, Everything in tool box, minus the lumber crayon

1975 engine. Multiple parts missing or broken

Took some parts off another old engine, bought new parts from this excellent company. Installed some parts correctly, some incorrectly. Thought about it a lot, spent a lot of time looking at the parts diagrams on this site, finally got it right.

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Tool Type:

Engine

Parts Used:

Spring-Governor - 796260

Carburetor Diaphragm - 270026

Spring-Governor Link - 690498

Air Cleaner Element - 27987S

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing: